1963 European Cup Final (Milan vs Benfica)
Milan's first European Cup: 2-1 against Benfica at Wembley.
The 1963 European Cup final was played at Wembley Stadium in London on 22 May 1963 between Milan and Benfica, who had won the two previous editions. It was the first European Cup final without a Spanish club. Two goals from José Altafini gave Milan a 2-1 win and their first European Cup.
Quick Facts
- Event
- 1962–63 European Cup
- Date
- 22 May 1963
- Stadium
- Wembley Stadium
- City
- London
- Referee
- Arthur Holland (England)
- Attendance
- 45,715
Lore & Background
Benfica had beaten Barcelona 3-2 in the 1961 final and Real Madrid 5-3 in 1962. Milan's only earlier final had been a 3-2 defeat by Real Madrid in 1958.
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